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Q72. India is a member of which among the following? 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations 3. East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below:

India is a member of which among the following?

  1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
  2. Association of South-East Asian Nations
  3. East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • International Relations and Current Affairs

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): India has observer status and has sought membership, but is not a member.
  2. Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN): India is a strategic dialogue partner, not a full member of ASEAN (which includes only 10 Southeast Asian countries).
  3. East Asia Summit (EAS): India is a founding member of the EAS (which comprises 18 member states, including ASEAN 10 plus Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United States).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q72)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 72 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (B): "3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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